Description

Depo Provera 150 mg Injection is a female hormone that helps to regulate ovulation. It is used to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to correct menstrual disorders caused due to a lack of this hormone in the body.

Uses of Depo Provera 150 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Endometriosis

This medicine is used to treat endometriosis, a condition in which the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.

Endometrial hyperplasia

This medicine is used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the female sex hormones are imbalanced and heavy bleeding or intermittent bleeding between periods are experienced.

Contraception

This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy.

Abnormal uterine bleeding

This medicine is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Amenorrhoea

This medicine is used to treat the absence of menstruation in women of childbearing potential due to a lack of progesterone in their body.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Depo Provera 150 mg Injection

Weight gainsevere

Depressionsevere

Hot flashessevere

Joint painsevere

Breast pain and tendernesssevere

Loss of vision or blurred visionsevererare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severerare

White vaginal discharge

Shortness of breath

Itching

Hair loss

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea and Vomiting

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Depo Provera 150 mg Injection

Onset of action

The time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in the breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Depo Provera 150 mg Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Depo Provera 150 mg Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Depo Provera 150 mg Injection

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to medroxyprogesterone or any other ingredient present along with it.

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known or suspected pregnancy.

Breast cancer

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known breast cancer or suspected breast cancer. Patients with a family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of liver disease.

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal bleeding episode which has not been diagnosed by a doctor. Report any menstrual irregularities to the doctor immediately.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Tablet: If a dose of Depo Provera 150 mg Injection is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Injection: If an injection schedule is missed, inform your doctor immediately. Your doctor will give you further instructions about the changed dosing schedule.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Breast cancer

severe

Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients with a known or suspected breast cancer due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Patients with a strong family history of breast cancer should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease

severe

Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Depression

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression or active depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's symptoms.

Thromboembolism

severe

Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients having a clotting disorder, cerebrovascular disease, or active thrombophlebitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Retinal thrombosis

moderate

Use of this medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as loss of vision, blurred vision, or retinal vascular lesions. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of vision problems or active vision problems. Any vision problems should be reported to the doctor on priority. Replacement with a suitable alternative medicine may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Fluid retention

moderate

This medicine should be administered cautiously in patients with fluid overload or edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Blood coagulation tests

moderate

Report the use of Depo Provera 150 mg Injection to the doctor before undergoing a test to measure the coagulation time. Use of this medicine may interfere with the test results.

Thyroid function tests

moderate

Report the use of Depo Provera 150 mg Injection to the doctor before undergoing thyroid function tests. This medicine may interfere with the tests and give a false positive result.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Depo Provera 150 mg Injection exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in the breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Bone mineral density

- Use of this medicine may induce bone loss and may increase the risk of fractures. This risk is especially higher in patients with a known history of osteoporosis.

Other medicines

- It is recommended to report the use of all your current medicines including supplements and herbs to the doctor before receiving Depo Provera 150 mg Injection.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by stopping the growth of the lining of the uterus and stimulating the uterus to produce certain hormones necessary to correct menstrual disorders.

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